Tamanu on the Beach

Absolutely beautiful place and location. The staff were extremely accommodating and friendly. The room was well presented and set out. The food was fantastic and fresh. We loved Tamanu and will be back.

The 6km long bumpy dirt road was horrendous and having to constantly travel this road made us rethink many day trips and stay at resort. The bed sheets were not changed unless requested and incorrect sheet sizes were used in place of fitted sheets. It meant that during the night you ended up sleeping directly on the mattress. Yes it is beach front but you are unable to swim at this beach.

Beautifully presented. Pool area gorgeous. Plunge pool was excellent. Restaurant on site was wonderful.

The ocean isn't for swimming - too rough, so if you're wanting to swim in the ocean or snorkel you'll have to go elsewhere. But we were aware of this when we booked so had arranged to have a stay elsewhere in Vila following this stay.

Seemless service from all the superb employees from collection at airport (thankyou Randy for local knowledge) to the dining, spa, villas and grounds staff. Everyone so delightful, attentive and accommodating. Thankyou for making my daughter's and my stay so comfortable and enjoyable. We are truly rested and fortunate to have stayed at Tamanu on the Beach for 3 glorious days. Here are a few of our suggestions to add to the whole experience. Although there are board games/ books and a few tours available, it would have been nice to be able to play a game outside on the lawn/patio or beach eg petanque or volleyball! Also, athough the dining menus were extensive with numerous specials on offer, we felt that a separate lunch menu would have been a lighter alternative for a snack..ie sandwiches/baguette, a prawn cocktail, chicken skewers, flat bread pizza or such. Otherwise we could not fault a wonderfully indulgent, relaxing holiday. Thankyou.

Location is spectacular. Good snorkeling on incoming tide with soft golden sand. Many beautiful shells and coral on beach. Great menu for all three meals and another option of a boutique pizza restaurant 50metres down the beach. The gardens and path you walk through to your villa is beautifully maintained and every day fresh flowers are placed in bathrooms, tables and on the various sculptures around the gardens. The staff were so helpful, friendly and fun to interact with.

Our room, the food in the resorts restaurant and staff were outstanding. Every staff member we spoke to always had a smile and did their best to provide to any of our requests... We would recommend this holiday to any body who would like to simply chill by the sea :)

Our only (very 3rd world) disappointment was that the property did not have a spa. Even though it is advertised as Tamanu on the Beach - Resort & Spa. Either a communal one connected to the pool or in their advertised Luxury Spa package was actually no spa..

All staff were extremely friendly and went out of their way to accommodate us. We really enjoyed our stay and would definitely come again. Resort was pristine and in a beautiful setting Food was excellent and fresh with a local twist. Shuttle service to town and tours available

It was surrounded by a reef, so no swimming is possible in the sea.

Incredible location on the oceanfront of the most beautiful white sand beach. Fantastic food at the hotel restaurant. Wonderful, helpful local staff. Free shuttle bus to the market in town is handy as well.

Only option for food is the hotel restaurant which is wonderful but quite expensive. Room could do with a deep clean esp in the bathroom. Room was showing some signs of wear & tear i.e. toilet was old and buttons broken

Such a stunning resort on a gorgeous beachfront. The staff are amazing and do such a great job- always with a smile. Would love to visit again in future travels.

Nothing not to like

Options were great and food was delicious. Fiona and the team were so friendly and welcoming.

Everything was great.

It was perfect in every way. Very relaxing. Staff were super friendly and helpful. The massage and facial were wonderful.

One light bulb in our villa didn't work and it didn't get replaced when we asked.